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With fall in full swing, and winter imminent, it’s a great time of year to consider a new TV.  Since Canadians like to hibernate in winter, picking out a gorgeous new flat screen set with smart streaming functions will go a long way to keeping you entertained theough the coming season.

The first-ever Minecraft wearable is here! Exclusive to Best Buy Canada, the Gameband + Minecraft lets you take your worlds with you and play Minecraft from any Windows, Mac, or Linux based computer. Featuring state-of-the-art technology, and the ability to customize your Gameband LED display, the Gameband + Minecraft wearable is an easy and fun way for players of all ages to take Minecraft wherever they go.

The M-Audio Studiophile line attempts to straddles that edge between high-performing computer speakers and entry-level studio monitors. Their size is large when compared to desktop computer speakers, but small when compared to studio monitors. The AV 30’s features go beyond traditional computer speakers and approach those of studio monitors. These speakers have decent sound, can deliver a good punch and, in the end, are something to consider for even the most budget-conscious. If you’re looking for some good sound for your gaming, music or videos on your computer, then the AV 30’s are worth a listen.

No third-person shooter franchise made a bigger impact on Xbox 360 than Gears of War. Now, with Gears of War Ultimate Edition, the game that started it all has made the leap to Xbox One—complete with remastered graphics, modernized controls, and content previously exclusive to the PC version. Gears is back, and better than ever!

The original Pebble went from Kickstarter smash to the first true smartwatch hit. With the Pebble Time Steel, the pioneering device has grown up, adding a colour display and a new user interface. And it still plays nice with both Android and iOS. After spending a week with a Pebble Time Steel, I still haven’t managed to kill the battery. Here’s the full scoop on my experience.

If you haven’t heard or taken a good look at the Withings Activité Pop, you’re in for a treat. If you love the data and fitness support of wearing a fitness tracker but you don’t like the look of fitness trackers, you’ll love the unique style of the Withings Activité Pop.

The Yamaha FG720S dreadnaught style acoustic guitar and the APX500III electric acoustic feel, play, and sound like guitars well above their price points. In this blog I look at and play both of these guitars that prove cheap pricing doesn’t mean cheap craftsmanship or cheap sound.

We’ve all seen gesture control in those futuristic sci-fi TV shows or looks ahead to the future. While things like Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect have given us a taste in video gaming, there hasn’t been much in the way for your computer, phone or work life. That changes today. Canadian Thalmic Labs bring the Myo Gesture Control Armband which gives us a glimpse of the future ahead of us today.

Bose® is well known for its industry innovations and reputation for delivering high quality products with superior sound quality, so needless to say, I was pretty excited when I was asked to review the Bose® SoundTrue® around-ear headphones II. So, how’d they do? Pretty great! 

Shure is a foundation brand in the microphone and pro-audio realm. Their foray into USB and now iOS compatible microphones was inevitable and they’ve come up with a new line that sets a very high standard. I’m going to be sad to see this microphone go back once this post is published. It’s a small little device, but surprises you with its features, capabilities and above all, sound quality.